Dismissed
EB-2 NIW
EB-2 NIW Dismissed — Business Consulting (2024): did not establish the 'national importance' of his proposed
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Decision Summary
The appeal was dismissed because the petitioner failed to establish the 'national importance' of his proposed endeavor. Although his plan to provide management consulting to small and medium-sized businesses was found to have substantial merit, the evidence did not demonstrate that its impact would extend beyond his immediate clients and employees to have broader national implications or substantial positive economic effects for the United States.
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Substantial Merit National Importance
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